# Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

No. United Kingdom passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.

- Entry status: Visa-free
- Last updated: 10 November 2026
- Page: https://edenpax.com/passport/united-kingdom/to/ireland

## Before you go

- CTA citizens who have travelled from the United Kingdom have no further requirement once the immigration officer is satisfied of their status and travel origin.
- British nationals are not legally required to show a passport when entering Ireland.
- A UK ETA cannot be used for this waiver programme; a traveller with an ETA but no UK visa needs a separate Irish visa.
- A current passport must be valid for at least six months after planned departure from Ireland.

## Related

- [Everywhere the United Kingdom passport can go](https://edenpax.com/passport/united-kingdom)
- [Every passport visiting Ireland](https://edenpax.com/destination/visiting-ireland)